Papua New Guinea
PNG PM urges end to silence on domestic violence
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has condemned domestic violence again after the violent death of another young woman in Port Moresby.
Eleventh covid case in PNG, army barracks
Restrictions could be introduced in the Papua New Guinea capital after tests revealed the country's 11th case of Covid-19 in Port Moresby
Barrick flags thousands of job cuts in PNG
Thousands of Papua New Guineans are to lose jobs due to an impasse at a Highlands gold mine. Canadian company Barrick Gold says it has to lay off most staff at its Porgera gold mine operations in Enga… Audio
Anger at manner new PNG emergency law passed
A Papua New Guinea lawyer says the Ombudsman Commission should step in after the government new emergency powers. Audio
PNG PM responds to concern about mystery jet arrival
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has broken his silence about the controversial arrival of a private jet in Port Moresby.
Miner flags thousands of job cuts in PNG
Thousands of Papua New Guineans are to lose jobs due to an impasse at a Highlands gold mine.
PNG's 10th Covid case 'evidence of local transmission'
The 10th case of Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea is evidence of community transmission, the Police Commissioner says.
PNG police search for murdered victim's partner
Police in Papua New Guinea are searching for the killer of a young woman who died on Tuesday in Pt Moresby's Korobosea area.
PNG parliament speaker resigns from party
The Speaker of Papua New Guinea parliament, Job Pomat, has resigned from the People's National Congress Party.
Call for action over contentious new PNG emergency law
A PNG lawyer wants the Ombudsman to take action over the government's new emergency powers.
PNG reports first Covid-19 case in weeks
Papua New Guinea has reported a ninth case of Covid-19, more than a month after its last case had recovered.
Prominent Bougainvilleans make moves towards elections
Two prominent Bougainvilleans are involved in the latest developments ahead of the upcoming elections.
BCL re-states commitment to get Bougainville's Panguna running
At its annual general meeting last week, Bougainville Copper Ltd chairman told shareholders the company remains committed to re-opening the Panguna mine.
